Description
- Manufacturer: Sadler (Impressed on base: “SADLER ENGLAND”)
- Origin: Made in Staffordshire, England
- Design: Features a detailed equestrian portrait of a horse head on the front, with a traditional hunting cap and horn motif on the reverse.
- Accents: Elegant gold gilt trim along the top rim and handle.
- Dimensions: Stands approximately 14.5 cm in height; top rim diameter is roughly 7.5 cm.
- Condition: Vintage item in excellent condition. Gold gilding shows minimal wear. (Please review photos carefully for full cosmetic condition).
Collector’s Info: About Sadler England
- Heritage: Founded in 1882 by James Sadler in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent (the historic heart of the UK pottery industry).
- Claim to Fame: James Sadler and Sons Ltd initially achieved legendary status for their “Brown Betty” teapots and later became world-renowned for highly collectible novelty teapots, character mugs, and themed tankards.
- Historical Context: Authentic, original Sadler pieces stamped “England” are increasingly sought after by collectors because the original family-owned company went into receivership in April 2000. Production under the original factories has ceased, making these older earthenwares a fixed piece of British ceramic history.
